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AY52 UPL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,282 mi
Last recorded135,282 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 UPL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 135,282 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 135,240 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 127,556 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 127,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 115,477 miles

Front Radiator noisy

Nearside Front side mirror secure with tape

Offside Front tyre edge worn Bald ***Strong*** Advisory

Offside Rear tyre Nail and slow puncher

Rear Both sides tyre edge worn bald

child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 115,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Radiator noisy

Nearside Front side mirror secure with tape

Offside Front tyre edge worn Bald ***Strong*** Advisory

Offside Rear tyre Nail and slow puncher

Rear Both sides tyre edge worn bald

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 106,617 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 98,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 93,165 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 93,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,697 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 86,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 86,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,890 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 82,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 79,759 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 79,759 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 70,726 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 70,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 56,666 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 47,205 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 47,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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AY52 UPL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY52 UPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY52 UPL registered?

AY52 UPL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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